Speaker:
Ranganathan Iyer, Group CIO & Sr. EVP – IT, JBM Group
Series:
Infinit Loop: Sify Podcast Series
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Infinit Loop: Sify Podcast Series, we speak with Ranganathan Iyer, Group CIO & Sr. EVP – IT at JBM Group, as he takes us through a remarkable multi-decade journey of digital transformation—right from the early days of EDP systems to today’s AI-driven manufacturing landscape.
Ranganathan unpacks the major technology shifts that have shaped enterprises over the past 30+ years: the evolution from line-sequential data formats to OLTP systems, the rise of relational and NoSQL databases, the transformation of infrastructure from PCs to cloud, and the revolution brought in by connectivity and the World Wide Web.
We explore how organizations can deploy new technologies in legacy ecosystems without compromising productivity or safety, and why sourcing strategies must now prioritize long-term technological relevance over cost alone.
Whether you are a CIO, a digital transformation leader, or someone interested in the next era of smart manufacturing, this episode delivers deep insights into building scalable, intelligent, and future-ready industrial systems.
